From Truth to Justice
Honoring Victims, Advancing Accountability
Preliminary Program
The conference brings together Truth Commission reports, research, forensic analysis, legal and institutional perspectives, community experience, and approaches to healing and accountability.
Sessions, speakers, and presentation titles are subject to change based on the final titles and abstracts submitted by participants.
Opening Program
Welcome to Philippine Normal University
Dr. Bert J. Tuga
President, Philippine Normal University
Invocation
Welcome Remarks
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Judge Raul C. Pangalangan
Chair, Truth Commission
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Plenary I
Truth Commission Report I
Dr. Christopher N. Magno
Executive Director, Truth Commission
The first Truth Commission Report presents emerging demographic and geographic patterns of extrajudicial killings, highlighting the scale, distribution, and human impact of the drug war.
Breakout I
Parallel Breakout Sessions I
Track A
Track B
Track C
Featured Paper
Dr. Raymund E. Narag
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Plenary II
Truth Commission Report II
Dr. Raquel Fortun and Dr. Nick Dempsey
This report examines forensic and epidemiological evidence surrounding fatal gunshot injuries and considers how forensic findings can help clarify contested accounts of deaths associated with the drug war.
Plenary III
Truth Commission Report III
Dr. Al Fuertes
This report examines the psychological, social, and community consequences of violence for victims, survivors, families, and communities, while identifying trauma-informed approaches to truth-telling, healing, accompaniment, and reconciliation.
Breakout II
Parallel Breakout Sessions II
Track A
Track B
Track C
Featured Papers
Fr. Albert E. Alejo, SJ
Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
Dr. Bono Olgado
Data Archive and Management (DAM), Truth Commission
This featured paper examines how testimonies, case records, forensic materials, and other forms of documentation can be organized into a secure and credible archive supporting truth-telling, research, memorialization, and accountability.
Plenary IV
Truth Commission Report IV
Atty. Ansheline Bacudio
Program Director, IDEALS, Inc.
This report identifies recurring legal and policy issues emerging from the Truth Commission’s truth-telling sessions and examines how testimony can inform reforms related to accountability, due process, victim protection, reparations, institutional safeguards, and the prevention of future abuses.
Synthesis
Conference Synthesis and Roundtable
A moderated conversation among plenary speakers, featured presenters, and conference participants reflecting on the findings of the four Truth Commission Reports and the major themes emerging from the breakout sessions.
Summary of Major Themes and Recommendations
Key findings and recommendations from the plenary reports and conference presentations will be synthesized to identify priorities for truth-seeking, accountability, healing, memorialization, institutional reform, and the continuing work of the Truth Commission.
Closing
Closing Program
Closing Remarks
Judge Raul C. Pangalangan
Chair, Truth Commission
Closing Prayer
Preliminary Program
Sessions, speakers, and presentation titles are subject to change based on the final titles and abstracts submitted by participants.
November 23 · Manila
